Cooksbridge, Lewes, East Sussex BN8 4SJ
10 simple reasons to choose Hamsey Community Primary School
State primary school (community school) in Lewes.
For pupils aged 5 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Very small school, with less than one class per year (combined year groups).
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Hamsey Community Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 67.
One of the best state primary schools in Lewes and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 29 pupils per class and 24.9 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Above average attainment in Year 6 SATS exams over the last 4 years.
Subjects are taught separately, with cross-curricular linking when appropriate.
In the top 31% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2014.
Find another school near Hamsey Community Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Lewes Old Grammar Junior School (2.2 miles); Great Walstead School (8.9 miles); Burgess Hill Girls' Pre-Prep & Prep School (8.9 miles).
State Primary Schools
Barcombe Church of England Primary School (2.3 miles); Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School (4.1 miles); Newick Church of England Primary School (5.4 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Lewes Old Grammar School (2.7 miles); Burgess Hill School for Girls (7.9 miles); Hurstpierpoint College (9.4 miles).
State Senior Schools
Priory School (3.2 miles); Downlands Community School (7 miles); Uckfield Community Technology College (9.6 miles).